Controller

Description

Kela is a secure, open platform enabling rapid and seamless integration of commercial and military systems in service of Western defense. Designed and battle-tested by Israeli innovators, Kela ensures the West meets today's frontline challenges and evolves with tomorrow's Innovations.

We are looking for a Controller to own the revenue and income-stream lifecycle end-to-end — from bookings through cash collection — and to play a central role in the monthly close, consolidated reporting, and the annual audit. The Controller reports to the Director of Finance.

Responsibilities:

• Support the month-end close cycle and ensure it is completed accurately and within the timetables, including the review of several balance sheet and P&L accounts, as well as analytical reviews.
• Participate in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.
• Own the revenue accounting processes end-to-end: bookings, revenue, deferred revenue, invoicing, and revenue collection.
• Reconcile revenue and receivables against orders, contracts, and delivery milestones.
• Partner with sales, delivery, and program teams to ensure accurate order and billing data.
• Work closely with the Director of Finance on recurring reports.
• Work closely with the external auditors through the annual audit.
• Provide professional guidance and assistance for the bookkeeping staff.
• Communicate on an ongoing basis with other departments to understand the business and ensure it is properly reflected in the Company's financial statements.
• Ad-hoc analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or finance and a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – A must.
• Worked in the audit department of a Big 4 accounting firm – A must.
• 2+ years of experience as an Assistant Controller or a Controller at a growth-stage start - up – A must.
• Experience working in defense or hardware companies – A plus.
• Excellent English – verbal and written – A must.
• Expert-level Microsoft Excel – A must.
• Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite experience – A plus.
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition principles, with the ability to monitor and analyze financial data independently.
• Able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks, working in a fast-paced environment and meeting tight deadlines.
• Hard worker, detail-oriented, and organized, with superior analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable owning a process end-to-end.
• Able to handle sensitive information with discretion, confidentiality, and maturity.